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Summary

The opportunity to develop employees professionally and personally is vital for the University of Missouri. Ë¿¹ÏÊÓƵ provides onboarding, training, and development programs for continuous employee development and growth. Shared accountability between employees and their managers is essential to ensure that development opportunities are identified and pursued.

HR Policy Provisions

1. Onboarding
   New employee onboarding is a structured process that provides essential information concerning the university’s history, values, goals, employee benefits, and policies. A variety of onboarding programs are available, including:
   
   1. System-wide onboarding resources
   2. Campus orientation schedules are available from the human resources department.
   3. Department supervisory personnel are responsible for providing each new staff member with the necessary on-the-job orientation.
2. Compliance Training
   Ë¿¹ÏÊÓƵ is committed to ensuring safe and supportive environments for all faculty, staff, and students. All employees must complete compliance training courses at onboarding and periodically thereafter as identified by the University. Additionally, each department may require unit-specific courses.
3. Professional Development
   
   1. Self-directed and instructor-led training is available, designed to build a variety of knowledge, skills, and abilities for employees at all organizational levels.
   2. Supervisory training is available for those who are, or will be, directing the work of others.
   3. Leadership development programs are provided for current and aspiring University leaders to expand and refine their leadership skills.
   4. Workforce development programs, including apprenticeships, may be available for high-demand positions to create opportunities for current university employees to obtain the skills and qualifications necessary for designated employment.
4. Personal Development
   
   1. Employees are offered a variety of self-service online learning tools to promote high performance, strengthen leadership capabilities, and support continuous learning and development.
   2. Eligible University employees may advance their education by utilizing the Educational Assistance and Tuition Reduction benefits.
   3. Retirement planning seminars are offered to employees nearing retirement. 

Ë¿¹ÏÊÓƵ continuously reviews and updates employee development programs. For up-to-date information, contact the campus human resources department.

See Also

HR-303 Educational Assistance and Tuition Reduction Program
UM System Learning and Organizational Development
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Date Created: 09/26/1997
Updated: 02/01/2002; 07/01/2002; 01/01/2003; 05/05/2022; 08/11/2022; 04/27/2026